Easy Routines To Keep You Healthy, White Teeth

Published:July 1st, 2010

There are some easy routines that can ensure you keep healthy, white teeth without too much effort.

First, you should brush your teeth three times each day, once in the morning, once after lunch and before you go to sleep. This does not mean that it is not helpful to also brush after every meal or whenever you eat something.

Brushing should take a minimum of three minutes and if you use an electric toothbrush it is easier to track the time you spend on brushing.
If you use toothpaste that has whitener in it, your teeth will preserve their white colour more easily. A good toothpaste also has fluoride and baking soda as ingredients that can help your teeth stay white and healthy.

Flossing also helps your teeth and gums and protects them from diseases. Mouthwash is also recommended as part of your brushing and flossing routine. Flossing and using mouthwash help by removing any food particles that are still in the mouth after brushing.

Try to stay away from snacks, especially if they contain sugar. Sugar is not what causes tooth decay, but the time sugar stays in the mouth is what can cause problems. This is also true for other foods. Carrots and apples, on the other hand are snacks that can help you keep strong and healthy teeth. Smoking is also harmful for your white teeth and the same is true for coffee or black tea.

Proper care of your white teeth will prevent discoloration and weakening of the enamel of your teeth. By brushing and flossing regularly, bacteria will not build up in the mouth.

Teeth Whitening In The Media

"An hour or so later, I'm done. I sit up, rinse, and inspect my teeth. They are a full six shades lighter than before; not Hollywood white (which I did not want), but a satisfying shade of ivory"
"Tooth whitening means that it is possible to permanently lighten the colour of the teeth, whatever your age. The end result can be up to six shades lighter than your original colour"
"Teeth can improve over one to two treatments, but some people need repeated treatments over several weeks to get the best results"
"It won't kill you - but there's no denying that shiny white teeth are covetable. On television, yellow teeth are only sported by peasants, serial killers and Shane McGowan."
"A celeb smile doesn't necessarily mean a Hollywood price tag and lots of procedures are available to help you get the most out of your pearly whites. Anti-ageing "teeth-overs" are the quickest way to shed the years and change your image."
"Effects should last from six months to five years depending on how you treat your teeth afterwards. Surveys show that, provided you don't have gum disease or cavities, bleaching doesn't damage your teeth."
"Give teeth extra sparkle by whitening them at home. There are plenty of kits on the market. They work gently without peroxide to remove stains and are said to lighten teeth by several shades."

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